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Flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost C$ 296 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 529 and C$ 521 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and New Orleans?

Delta connects Los Angeles to New Orleans with up to 2 flights per day. Spirit Airlines also offers 2 flights per day, while Southwest follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and New Orleans?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to New Orleans. They are: Delta, Southwest and Spirit Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at C$ 186. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and New Orleans per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 8 nonstop flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 3h 41m. The most common departure time is 8:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 41 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and New Orleans?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 5:30 am and will be landing in New Orleans at 11:12 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans jets off at 7:40 pm and lands at 1:21 am.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

February
Best time to beat the crowds (35% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans

  • Which is the best way to get to St. Louis Cathedral from MSY?

    St. Louis Cathedral lies approximately 15.5 miles from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), with various transportation options between the two destinations. The best way to get there is to ride a JP Transit-operated bus which departs from Kenner Terminal Parking Garage and arrives after 1h 2min.

  • Are there any hotels at MSY?

    Those arriving late at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) should consider spending a night in one of the many hotels adjacent to this facility. Typically, these facilities provide complimentary shuttles to and from the airport for their clients to catch their flights in time. Hilton New Orleans Airport is one such hotel.

  • Where can I withdraw money at MSY?

    Just landed and looking to recharge your wallet? Several banks and credit unions run their ATMs at MSY. For instance, Whitney Bank is situated above the Concourse C Checkpoint in the Parabola Lobby. Its ATMs sit pre- and post-security.

  • Where can I leave my bags at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)?

    Although there are no luggage storage lockers at MSY, you can drop extra bags on the lower level between Baggage Claims 5 and 6. Check with the operator on the timelines, size of acceptable bags, and fees.

  • What can I find a cup of coffee at Los Angeles International Airport?

    Need your favorite hot beverage to get going in the morning? LAX has a number of coffee shops both pre-security and post-security. This includes Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Terminal 1, Starbucks in Terminal 2, Peet’s Coffee in Terminal 3, and Klatch Coffee in Terminal 7.

  • Where is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    Also referred to as MSY, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is actually located in Kenner, LA. It is just 11 miles from the downtown area and about half an hour from the French Quarter and Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

  • Can you rent a car at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    If your destination is in another town like Gonzales or Lafayette, LA, you’ll probably need to rent a car. You can do this right at the airport. To get to the rental car center at MSY, simply claim your baggage and exit from the West Terminal. Follow the walkway to the offices of car rental companies like Avis, Budget, Alamo, and Hertz.

  • How do I arrange for wheelchair and other assistance at the New Orleans Airport?

    For passengers with special needs, MSY offers a variety of services including baggage and wheelchair assistance. Make reservations for a SkyCap with your airline when you are booking your flight. If you failed to do so but still need help, look for an Airport Ambassador when you get into the arrivals hall.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to New Orleans flight route: Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Frontier, Alaska Airlines, Cape Air, and Aeromexico.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Los Angeles and New Orleans.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans

  • If you’re flying aboard American Airlines from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), remember that the airline has a hub at MSY. You’ll arrive through Concourse B, and you can access United Lounge on Concourse C at Gate C5. Members will enjoy fast-tracking clearance and better connections for their next flights.
  • Suppose you lose an item when transiting through MSY; the establishment’s Customer Service Department operates a Lost and Found program where it retains articles misplaced within the public spaces in the terminals. You can find their office on Level 1 Baggage Claim near Bag Belt 6. However, if you lose an item at the concourse checkpoint, you’ll claim it from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
  • Travelers departing through LAX should remember that the property caters to the needs of moms and the littlest of family members. There are rooms where lactating and nursing mothers can pump and breastfeed in privacy. You can find these suites in Terminal 5 after security. They also feature comfy seats, sinks, and power sockets.
  • Passengers with disabilities get the much-needed assistance when arriving at MSY from LAX. Besides the absence of architectural barriers to the disabled, MSY features Flight Information Display Monitors (FIDS) to provide visual paging to those with visual challenges. Still, there is dedicated staff to guide you through the checkpoints.
  • If you arrive at LAX ahead of your flight to MSY and you’re weary, you can kill off time by seeking some therapy to calm your emotions and relax your nerves. The XpresSpa massage parlors in Terminal 5, close to Gate 56, should be your next stop for waxing, manicures, and facials before your voyage to MSY.
  • Several airlines offer flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. This includes American, Delta, Frontier, and Southwest Airlines. The distance from Los Angeles to New Orleans is just under 2,000 miles, and the shortest flights will take less than 4 hours.
  • If traveling with kids, you’ll want to keep them busy while you’re waiting for your flight to depart. There is actually a learning center and museum located in the Imperial Terminal of LAX. For younger kids, there is also a beach-themed play area in the Bradley International Terminal. Ideal for kids who need to burn a little energy, it has creative toys such as foam blocks as well as physical activities like a slide and plane ride.
  • Once you’re off the plane you’ll probably be hungry, so get a taste of New Orleans before you leave the airport. Several restaurants at MSY serve gumbo, po-boys, fried chicken, and other Cajun/Creole foods. This includes Zatarain’s (Concourse B), Praline Connection (Concourse B), and Dooky Chase Restaurant (near Concourse C).
  • Once you’ve claimed your baggage, you’ll be on the first level of the airport. Just go out through the doors to get to a cab stand. If you are riding in the taxi alone, you’ll probably pay close to $40 to get to your accommodation. Public transportation, however, is also available. Both the city and regional transit services offer transportation from the airport to popular areas such as downtown. The cost per trip is just a couple dollars and you can catch the bus at Concourse C on the 2nd floor of the airport.
  • Thinking about taking a non-stop flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans? You’ll find a number of non-stop flights between these cities. This includes flights aboard American, Spirit, Delta, and Southwest Airlines. Most of these flights depart in the morning or early afternoon.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Los Angeles to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Louis Armstrong, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Los Angeles to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +5 more

Air France, Delta, +6 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +5 more

Air France, Delta, +6 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +5 more

Air France, Delta, +6 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

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Nonstop returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Los Angeles

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Southern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Southern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Southern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Southern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, China Southern, +7 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +8 more

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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.4
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 8730 reviews
6.8Boarding
5.2Entertainment
5.3Food
7.2Crew
5.9Comfort
Airline reviews

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr. 2024LAX - EWR
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Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Enjoyed the experience, on time flights, friendly staff the WiFi was intros d kept cutting out.

Awful experience. Both flights were delayed several times with weather but also crew members being the official cause. The vouchers are unusable and insufficient ($50 voucher to fly the same crappy airline is a joke for putting me on a red-eye that landed at 3:00 am). The aircrafts were old and uncomfortable (have a real pocket on the seat, for crying out loud!).

Check in easy, price very good, no frills flying tho! Pay for Every item once seat is paid for so do the math with baggage fees and carry on fees.

I was penalized for a mistake made by your team

I was charged $99 for a carryon on the 4th out of 4 flights only. It was placed under the seat just like the other times. Ridiculous.

Was 2 hours early for my flight they canceled my flight 2 hours before flight took off then told me to get a flight 24 hours later I had to pay $297 for I missed it. I had flight insurance and bc they put I missed my flight I had to wait 2 days to book a new flight. Flight insurance through spirit isn’t worth anything because I ended up paying for my hotel and flight and insurance didn’t cover anything!!

You get what you pay for. I did and was pleased.

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3h 45mLAX-MSY
directAir France
3h 48mLAX-MSY
directSouthwest
3h 55mLAX-MSY
directDelta
3h 35mLAX-MSY
directKorean Air
3h 44mLAX-MSY
directAeromexico
3h 45mLAX-MSY
directWestJet
3h 44mLAX-MSY
directSpirit Airlines
3h 54mLAX-MSY
directVirgin Atlantic
3h 35mLAX-MSY

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